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China Rails

China Rails

Mayfair Games · 2007
2–6180–240 min10+ yrs2.7/5 complexity7.1 BGG#6.889 BGG729Strategy
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Another addition to the venerable Empire Builder series of crayon rail games. This time around, players are building track and making deliveries in The People's Republic of China and Taiwan.

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China Rails box art
official art · Mayfair Games

Another addition to the venerable Empire Builder series of crayon rail games. This time around, players are building track and making deliveries in The People's Republic of China and Taiwan.

This one is rather similar in to other Empire Builder games, plus have some unique events that are tailored to the map (i.e. Congress event). Cards tend to indicate that one needs to venture out west to have any hope of getting the big payoffs.

🔬 game anatomy
Complexity2.7 / 5
BGG rating7.1 / 10
Vibe
Strategy
Language dependence
Some text — easily memorized
🌐 plays without English
Play time
180–240 min
Players
2–6
Recommended age
10+ yrs
BGG rank
#6.889

from Trișache · verified

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Q1How much does China Rails cost?
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Q2Where can I buy China Rails cheapest?
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Q3How do you play China Rails?
China Rails is a economic game, for 2–6 players, taking ~180–240 minutes, featuring crayon rail system. Check the Rules tab for setup, gameplay, and scoring, or ask Trișache anything about China Rails — our AI assistant built by howtoplay.ro and trained specifically on board game rulebooks.
Q4How many players does China Rails support?
China Rails is played by 2–6 players.
Q5How long does a game of China Rails take?
A game of China Rails takes about 180–240 minutes. (The first game doesn't count. It never counts.)
Q6What age is China Rails for?
China Rails is recommended from age 10.
Q7How complex is China Rails?
China Rails has a BoardGameGeek complexity of 2.7 out of 5.
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